Warning Signs of a Failing Implant

Implants have become one of the most popular and effective means of tooth restoration since they started becoming common thirty years ago. However, they can fail. To spare themselves unnecessary pain and possibly save an imperiled implant, patients should know the warning signs when an implant is failing to integrate or is at risk. Dr. Joseph S. Dallessandro is here to discuss them.
Sometimes problems will immediately become evident if a patient is allergic to the metals most implants are made from or if the implant is placed into a nerve. This will result in severe pain which will not get better and may be accompanied by persistent bleeding. If a surgical wound fails to heal after a few days, patients should seek help.

A complete implant may also fail due to periodontal disease or a traumatic injury. The most obvious sign that an implant needs to be examined is if it moves. Damage to the jaw bone can shake an implant loose, and gum disease can spread to corrode the implant itself. Dentists will use x-rays to monitor a patient’s jaw bone tissue for the years following placement of an implant. Loss of two much bone requires intervention.

If you are concerned about dental implant failure, give us a call. To schedule your appointment with Dr. Joseph S. Dallessandro, DDS of New York, NY, call our office at (212) 988-1089 or visit our website, www.josephdallessandrodds.com.

Dental Implants in New York, NY

When it comes to tooth replacement, you want to look for the best options. Here in our New York, NY dental practice, Dr. Joseph S Dallessandro, DDS utilizes dental implants for life-long tooth replacement. Dental implants are the closest to a real tooth as you can get.

When teeth become too damaged or decayed to be repaired, they will have to be extracted. Sometimes the tooth may just fall out on its own. In the event of a tooth gone missing, it is important to replace it as soon as possible. Leaving an open space could cause teeth to shift, jawbone to deteriorate, and gum tissue to be left vulnerable. While there are other options that are available for tooth replacement, dental implants are the only options that may last a lifetime.

Dr. Dallessandro surgically inserts the implant post into the bone socket at the site of the missing tooth. The implant post is a screw made of titanium; however it bonds to your jawbone just like a tooth’s root would. The healing process takes a few months, so to protect the area and to allow normal use of your teeth, a temporary dental crown will be applied to the implant. When the healing is finished, the temporary crown is removed, an abutment is attached to the implant, and a permanent dental crown is attached.

If you do not like the idea of having to eventually replace a replacement, dental implants are the option for you. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Joseph S Dallessandro, DDS of New York, NY, call our office at (212) 988-1089 or visit our website, www.josephdallessandrodds.com.